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Hinduism and Buddhism. Chapter 4 section 1 EQ: What are the major similarities and differences between these Indian religions? GRAB A BOOK, JOIN ME ON PAGE 76. Hinduism. Founder Has NO SINGLE FOUNDER, its origins come from Aryan beliefs and writings Relationship with god(s)
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Hinduism and Buddhism Chapter 4 section 1 EQ: What are the major similarities and differences between these Indian religions? GRAB A BOOK, JOIN ME ON PAGE 76
Hinduism • Founder • Has NO SINGLE FOUNDER, its origins come from Aryan beliefs and writings • Relationship with god(s) • There are many gods that form the Brahman (all powerful spiritual force) • Goal of Life • To achieve moksha (union with the Brahman) • Moksha is achieved through karma (actions) and dharma (duties) • Sacred Texts • Since it has no founder, it is based on writings in the sacred Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita
Hinduism • Attitude Towards Non-Violence • Followers practice ahimsa, and recognize that all living things are a part of the Brahman and must be treated respectfully • Reincarnation • Believe in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth, based on how one acts in their life…your atman (soul/essential self) is reborn. • Caste System • Support a strict social order where you are born into one caste and stay their until you die…only in reincarnation can your position/caste change
Buddhism • Founder • Prince Siddhartha Gautama (became known as Buddha) • He was a rich prince who grew concerned about the world, he left his kingdom and all his riches and traveled the world, tormenting himself along the way • Buddha discovered 3 things • There is no individual self, no soul (no atman, unlike Hinduism) • Pain is a part of life • Impermanence, nothing stays the same • Relationship with god(s) • There are NO gods • Goal of Life • Follow the 8 Fold Path • Understand the 4 Noble Truths
Goal of Life: Buddhism • The Four Noble Truths • Life is pain and suffering • The cause of pain and suffering is desire • Avoiding desire means avoiding pain • The way to end suffering is the 8 Fold Path • The Eight Fold Path • Accept the 4 Noble Truths • Right intention (commitment to mental growth) • Right speech (no lying, be honest, say nothing wrong) • Right action (do no harm) • Right livelihood (your work helps others) • Right effort (constant self improvement) • Right mindfulness (clear conscience) • Right concentration (focus)
Buddhism • Sacred Texts • Buddha’s teachings are found in the Tripitaka (the 3 Baskets of Wisdom) • Attitude Towards Non-Violence • COMPLETE non-violence, harmony are essential • Reincarnation • The soul reincarnates to achieve nirvana (union with the universe and release from rebirth) • Caste System • Rejected it, there are no divisions of class in reincarnation, anyone can achieve nirvana directly
For the Remainder of Time… • Finish vocabulary below the chart • Complete Chapter 4 sec 1 crossword • HAND IN BOTH ITEMS BEFORE YOU LEAVE AND YESTERDAY’S WORK! • Reminder: Hotel Rwanda essay is due next Friday (2/27).